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Kay Blasting Obituary
HERKIMER - Kay T. Blasting, 78, of Herkimer, passed away, peacefully, on Thursday, August, 18, 2016, at Mohawk Valley Health Care Center, Ilion.
Kay was born in Canajoharie, NY, on September 8, 1937, the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Buddles) Trumble. She was a graduate of Canajoharie High School. Her marriage to Ralph J. Blasting took place in Herkimer; the couple shared a committed and blessed union. Kay was last employed by Achievements, in Albany, as an Executive Assistant. She was a member of the Herkimer Lady Elks and Sts. Anthony and Joseph Parish of Herkimer.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Ralph; her children, Luanne Murphy, and husband, Richard, of Highland, IL, Ralph J. Blasting, Jr., and wife, Laurie, of Fredonia, James Blasting, and wife, Susan, of Fayetteville, Jeffery Helmer, and wife, Carin, of Charlotte, NC, Tami Callister, and husband, James, of Latham, Anthony G. Blasting, and wife, Teresa, of Kenmore, NY, Matthew Blasting, of Seneca, PA, Scott Blasting, and wife, Pam, of Schenectady, Maria Waufle, and husband, Bernie, of Herkimer, and Anne Butler, and husband, John, of Latham. She also leaves many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by three brothers.
Family and friends may pay their respects on Monday, August 22, 2016, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Enea Family Funeral Home (F.K.A. Holleran Funeral Service), 220 N. Washington Street, Herkimer, NY (315) 866-1011.
Kay's funeral service will take place on Tuesday morning, August 23, 2016, beginning with prayer at 8:30 AM from the chapel of the funeral home, and at 9:00 AM at Sts. Anthony & Joseph Parish, South Main Street, Herkimer, where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by The Reverend Quy Vo, Pastor. Procession will follow to Calvary Cemetery, Herkimer, where she will be laid to rest.
In lieu for floral arrangements, donations, in Kay's memory, can be made to the Alzheimer's Association; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
The Blasting Family is being cared for by Harry J. and Kevin E. Enea, Funeral Directors.
To add to Kay's online condolences, please visit www.eneafamily.com.
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